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The Purpose of the Church

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Scripture text: Acts 9:31

The Church's Function - Building and Multiplication

The Church's Purpose

1. Edification - Building up believers

1 Corinthians 3:9
Ephesians 2:19-22
The Foundation and the purpose of the church
*We are part of the household of God (a building)
*Built upon a strong foundation - Jesus Christ
*We are growing into the holy temple of God
*We are being built up together (koinonia)
Colossians 2:6-7

How are we built up as a church body?

*You need the right foundation
1 Corinthians 13:11; 2 Timothy 2:19; Acts 4:11
*You need a good framework and the right materials - 1 Corinthians 14:26; Romans 14:19

We all have 2 choices as members of the body:

God's construction team or the enemy's demolition team

There are tools to build with:

*God's word - Ephesians 3:7-8
*Faith - Jude 20
*Love - Romans 12:9
*Spiritual gifts - Romans 12:3-8

2. The Purpose of the Church is to multiply itself

Acts 9:31
Matthew 4:19
Acts 5:42

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